The Yankees made one roster change prior to the American League Division Series against the Rays, adding right-hander Michael King to give manager Aaron Boone a 14-man pitching staff.

King, 25, projects as an additional bullpen arm capable of providing length. He was 1-2 with a 7.76 ERA in nine games (four starts) for New York during the regular season. King started against the Rays in the second game of an Aug. 8 doubleheader at Tropicana Field, taking the loss after permitting three runs in 3 2/3 innings.

¡°With the potential now of five games in a row, we wanted to have a little bit of extra coverage there,¡± Boone said. ¡°Michael King gives us some length potentially, but there¡¯s some possibilities where he can get in there for some lanes that we like.¡±

Veteran catcher Erik Kratz was transferred to the additional player pool. The 40-year-old, a backup to Gary S¨¢nchez and Kyle Higashioka who has also appeared twice as a knuckleballing reliever in blowouts, did not play in the AL Wild Card Series sweep of the Indians.

¡°It¡¯s difficult when you¡¯re fighting over those last couple of spots,¡± Boone said. ¡°We¡¯ve had the luxury of having that third catcher now for the last several weeks. Kratz has been such a huge part of this, so it was a tough decision, but ultimately I think having the extra pitcher was the way most of us wanted to go.¡±

As in the series against Cleveland, the Yankees will continue to carry first baseman Mike Ford, who offers a power-hitting, left-handed option and insurance for first baseman Luke Voit, as the Major Leagues¡¯ home run leader has been hobbled by an unspecified foot injury.

Among those bypassed for the roster were infielder/outfielder Miguel And¨²jar, infielder Thairo Estrada and right-hander Clarke Schmidt, all of whom will continue to travel with the club throughout the postseason.

¡°Clarke was very much in the conversation, as well as a couple of other guys from a position player standpoint,¡± Boone said.

Here is the Yankees' roster for the ALDS:

Pitchers (14): Zack Britton, Luis Cessa, Aroldis Chapman, Gerrit Cole, Deivi Garc¨ªa, Chad Green, J.A. Happ, Jonathan Holder, Michael King, Jonathan Loaisiga, Jordan Montgomery, Nick Nelson, Adam Ottavino, Masahiro Tanaka.

Catchers (2): Kyle Higashioka, Gary S¨¢nchez.

Infielders (6): Mike Ford, DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres, Gio Urshela, Luke Voit, Tyler Wade.

Outfielders (6): Clint Frazier, Brett Gardner, Aaron Hicks, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Mike Tauchman.

Additional player pool (12): Miguel And¨²jar, Rob Brantly, Ryan Buchter, Matt Duffy, Thairo Estrada, Erik Kratz, Brooks Kriske, Tyler Lyons, Jordy Mercer, James Paxton, Clarke Schmidt, Miguel Yajure.